Had a remarkable week up on Hornby Island in the middle of August. Words really can’t describe how great it was. Charlotte had Mom, Dad, Gaga and Nana all week. Big food, big wines, big sleeps, big nature and big love. Full set can be viewed here.
I think we may have missed last months post, it’s been a busy summer but I think we’re back on track now. Here’s Charlotte in a classic striped one piece working it for the camera. She actually wanted to have her picture taken this morning! Happy 22nd!
We traded in the bikes for the car this weekend and headed out to Boundary Bay for a morning session at the beach. If you look at Boundary Bay on Google Maps, you can see how connected it is to the southern Gulf Islands like Salt Spring and Galiano—super wild feeling, loads of grasses and sun bleached logs. I have to say the fish and chips on offer put the West Side beaches to shame, well worth the trip.
We spent the entire BC Day long weekend on our bikes. Saturday up to the Trout Lake Farmers Market, Sunday up to The Bay for towels and a saucepan (Jody’s panniers and basket are being well used) then Monday to Stanley Park and Kits Beach. From checking Douglas Coupland’s Digital Orca to grabbing some sustainable BC Seafood at the Feastro Truck to an evening picnic in Vanier Park to a fabulous Zuchinni Carbonara pasta at home—life is truly better on a bike.
Rode our bikes up to the Trout Lake Farmers Market this morning. Check the neighbourhood book exchange found on the Woodland Bike Route. So many good things happening in East Van including the free Bike Valet. Charlotte ate 5 local bio-dynamic Apricots in as many minutes.
A little love for Charlotte’s camping friend Tania… (sorry Dan)
Caught the morning sun up at UBC Farm today. Such a beautiful place to buy veg! You really can hear yourself think up there.
